Challenging the Constitutionality of the Personal Data Protection Act: Tito Magoti v Attorney General
The Personal Data Protection Act (CAP 44 of 2023) (hereinafter “PDPA”) represents a significant legislative effort by Tanzania to establish robust principles for the protection of personal data. Further the Act is an important stride in fulfilling the requirements of…
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Highlights from Sector-Specific Guidance Notes on Processing Personal Data by the ODPC
In January 2024, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) published sector-specific guidance notes for the education, health, communications, and digital credit providers sectors.1...
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Review of the Malawi Data Protection Act 2024
Introduction The Malawi Data Protection Act (MDPA), enacted in February 2024, marks a pivotal step in safeguarding personal data within Malawi.1 This comprehensive legislation clearly...
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Key Observations from India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
On August 9th 2023, India enacted its first data protection legislation, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This comes after a long-awaited journey with...
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Examining Cross-Border Data Flows Provisions in Africa’s Free Trade Agreements
Introduction Cross-border data flows are the transfer of information or data across national boundaries. Transfer of data across borders may be necessary to achieve diverse...
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Kenya’s Digital Infrastructure Under Threat? A Look at Anonymous Sudan’s Thwarted Cyberattack Attempt and its Implications for Kenya’s Digital Systems
On 27th July 2023, Kenya’s digital infrastructure was the target of a cyberattack that affected both public and private institutions.1 The Companies that were partially...
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Considerations for the Protection of Women’s Privacy on Online Dating Apps in Kenya
Introduction Online dating applications, commonly referred to as dating apps, are dating services that are available through mobile dating applications which enable people to meet...
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Realizing the Role of National Human Rights Institutions as Non-Judicial Redress Mechanisms for Human Rights Violations on Dating Apps: A Case for the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Introduction In the 1990s, there was a worldwide expansion of the private sector and an increase in transnational economic activity. With this rise in private...
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AI & Children: Privacy, Trust, and Safety in the Digital Age
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing use of technology in our daily lives has made children’s privacy a growing concern.1 AI technology...
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WHY IS MY FACE UP THERE? – WANJIRU VS MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY CASE COMMENTARY
It is often said that a picture is worth 1000 words, and this might be why the use of imagery in advertising is quite popular....
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